Personal Assistant to Founder – Hedge Fund (Creative-Friendly Background Preferred)

Personal Assistant to Founder – Hedge Fund (Creative-Friendly Background Preferred)

Location: New York City

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 + Bonus

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week in office, with flexibility

Travel: Required (primarily within California)

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptionally dedicated and resourceful Personal Assistant to support the Founder of a growing hedge fund. The ideal candidate brings a blend of professionalism, creativity, and adaptability, with prior experience supporting a creative executive or entrepreneur. This role requires a true 24/7 mindset, strong judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive day-to-day personal support to the Founder, acting as a trusted gatekeeper and first point of contact.
• Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar; schedule meetings, travel, appointments, and personal commitments.
• Coordinate frequent travel, primarily within California, including logistics, itineraries, and on-the-ground support when traveling with the Founder.
• Oversee personal projects, errands, household/vendor management, and creative or lifestyle initiatives as needed.
• Draft communication, prepare materials, and support creative/strategic tasks aligned with the Founder's interests or background.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
• Proactively problem-solve and handle last-minute changes with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• Build strong internal and external relationships on behalf of the Founder.
• Support occasional administrative or business-related tasks for the broader team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting a high-level executive, founder, or creative professional.
• A background in a creative field or supporting creative personalities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a 24/7 mentality and comfort working in a fluid, high-performance environment.
• Flexibility to travel frequently and work from the office 5 days a week with fluctuating hours.
• Impeccable organization, communication, time management, and follow-through.
• Strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to read dynamic situations intuitively.
• Tech-savvy, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Opportunity to work closely with a visionary founder in a highly dynamic, creative, and influential environment
• Growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization